... ve been a sufferer of dry eyes for over 20 years. Been to specialists from Iowa to Boston and everywhere in between. I've tried every drop imaginable including restasis and systane. The one that works the best for me is OTC soothe preservative free. Make sure you get the preservative free version in disposable tubes. ... (7 replies)

... inflammatory. And I never really thought of the OTC stuff as lotions but you are so right! And since I use more than one skin lotion, I guess it makes sense that I use more then one kind of OTC eye drop! ... (7 replies)

... I use it twice a day, no problems other than a bit of stinging if I forget to use OTC eye drops on a really dry day. Makes a noticeable difference for me, in that I don't have to use OTC drops so much. ... (4 replies)

... Are there any over the counter eye drops for dry eye similar to Restasis? By that I mean not just lubricating drops but ones that are supposed to actually help you produce more tears. I suffer from pretty dry eyes and am looking into my options. Thanks. (7 replies)

... I have severe dry eyes currently have punctum plugs, am taking Restasis, OTC eye drops and gels, and I wear moisture chamber glasses. I read on another post that Boston Scleral Lens are good for those with severe dry eyes. ... (3 replies)

... Hi, I use Restasis and have not had to have the plugs in yet, but it certainly works for me! I also use OTC eye drops, especially in the office where it's air conditioned and very dry. ... (1 replies)

... You are not alone. I am equally miserable since having glaucoma surgery a year ago. I've been on restasis for 6 months, with no relief I notice, along with doxycycline, and OTC preservative free drops. I am having a hideous week, and am ready to pull my eyes out. ... (20 replies)

... My tearing is certainly annoying and currently affects only my right (post-ERM peels) eye. It occurs most frequently after prolonged reading, computer work, or maintaining eye contact with someone (which is a big part of my job as a clinical psychologist). I assume that the primary cause is muscle strain (related to fusing 2 different-sized images). But there is probably... (699 replies)

... If you ask at a pharmacy, you will find that they are usually very helpful at answering this sort of question.
In Europe, Systane is available without prescription and that is probably the best product for mild dry eyes. However, I don't know what is available without prescription in your area. (7 replies)

... regular MD tomorrow to see if I cannot get a refferal to a neurologist....I forgot to mention my other symptom involves painful headaches, totally unaffected by OTC pain meds, unlike any headache I have ever had before. These are not as chronic, however....I simply get them on occasion. ... (16 replies)